'''Advancement awards''' are earned by completing requirements along a set advancement trail that may include other ranks or awards. Examples of advancement awards include the ''Arrow of Light Award'' and the ''Venturing Gold Award''.

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'''Special opportunity awards''' are the other awards not part of a program advancement trail that recognizes the youth member for achievements in a field of interest, service, activity or other accomplishment. Examples of special opportunities awards include the ''William T. Hornaday Award'', ''BSA Lifeguard'', or a religious emblem.

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:*[[Arrow of Light|Arrow of Light Award]] - The highest award in Cub Scouting.

Cub Scout leaders who complete training, tenure, and performance requirements are recognized by a system of awards.

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The Cub Scouter Award is available to any leader, while the Tiger Cub Den Leader Award, Cub Scout Den Leader Award, Webelos Den Leader Award and the Cubmaster Award are available to those who have held the respective positions. These awards are recognized by a certificate and an embroidered square knot insignia. (Medallions for most awards were discontinued in 2001.)

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Adult Varsity leaders may earn the [[Varsity Letter]] and [[Varsity Scout Activity Pins]]. They meet the same requirements as the youth and must also complete Fast Start and Basic Leader Training (New Leader Essentials and Varsity Coach Leader Specific Training), attend six Varsity Roundtables, and complete a minimum of six months tenure.

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*[[Wood Badge]]

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*[[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]]

*[[Distinguished Eagle Scout Award]]

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**United States Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, United States Department of Defense

**United States Military Outstanding Volunteer Service Medal, United States Department of Defense

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Designed for presentation to a noteworthy individual who has performed exceptional and unusual service to young people in hard-to-reach communities over a long period of time.

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Recognizes outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for youth from rural or low-income urban backgrounds.

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*[[¡Scouting ... Vale la pena! Service Award]]

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Recognizes outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Hispanic American/Latino youth.

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*[[Asian American Spirit of Scouting Service Award]]

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Recognizes outstanding services by an adult individual or an organization for demonstrated involvement in the development and implementation of Scouting opportunities for Asian American youth.